SIFMA has submitted an Amicus “Friend of the Court” Brief.

Court:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. NY)

Amicus Issue:
Whether certain pre-petition payments made in connection with certain over-the-counter equity derivatives transactions may be avoided and recovered, as preferences and/or fraudulent conveyances, consistent with the safe harbor provisions set forth in Sections 546(e) and (g) of the Bankruptcy Code.

Counsel of Record:

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

2445 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037

William J. Perlstein
Craig Goldblatt
Johnathan E. Paikin
Caroline Rogus
Other Amici on Brief:

International Swaps and Derivatives Association